S-330 Group Workbook

Instructions:

• Each group will have their own workbook.
• For each scenario, please select 1 person to be the scribe. Having more than 1 person typing at the same time can ruin the format. (double click boxes to add text)
• The font size of each box will automatically adjust as you fill in the box.
• Remember there is an “Undo” button on the top let of the screen below the “File” option.

Unit 0 Exercise: Expectations

1. Roles and Responsibilities of TFLD/STL, and how they differ
2. Character traits associated with successful TFLD/STL
3. Ways to handle conflict as TFLD/STL
4. Optimal organization of resources
5. Other resources available to continue training/education

Instructions:

• As a group, develop a list of 4-6 expectations for the course and/or things you wish to focus on/learn.
• Have at least 1 expectation from each group member

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• Be ready to present in 10 minutes

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Unit 1 Exercise: Marre Fire Resource Order Status System

1. Estimated arrival time
2. The destination
3. Additional resources (Div. Sup, Crews)
4. Request Number
5. Requesting Agency

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1. Call ordering office for more information, especially if your travel time to incident is long. (Potential for different incident)

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Pros:

1. Navigate and look at landscape
2. Talk with crews about qualifications & experience
3. Weather forecasts
4. Available for calling dispatch agency
5. Research fire history and patterns for the area

Cons:

1. Potentially only with 1 crew, split from the other.
2. Not independent for mobility
3. Vehicle may be limited on capabilities (4WD)
4. Can’t take vehicle from crew (safety issues)

Once at Incident:

Talk to logistics about available vehicles (if any)

Talk with local firefighters or personnel to get more information about fire behavior in the area

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Instructions:

Refer to the completed resource order for Overhead.

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OVERHEAD RESOURCE ORDER

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Read the following Marre Fire update briefing:

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You have been ordered as a Strike Team Leader Crew for the Marre Fire on the Los Padres National Forest in southern California. You are to report to the Sequoia National Forest supervisor’s office in Porterville, California to join up with two agency hired AD crews. Due to a lack of vehicles, you will ride with the crews en route to the incident.

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Instructions:

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• Working in your group, discuss what information about your assignment can be obtained from the resource order and your dispatch office.
• Discuss methods for finding other information.
• Your travel situation may not be ideal. What are some pros and cons about your travel situation. What can you do once you reach the incident to improve your situation?

Unit 1 Exercise: Marre Travel

Porterville to 99, to I-5, to Fillmore, to Ventura, to Santa Barbara and then take 154 up to the fire.

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Convoy to fire

Fuel stop at Santa Barbara, utilize rest stops for bathroom breaks if needed.

-Swap cell phone numbers with crew bosses.

-Use CB channels for communication (if able)

-Grab lunches if needed

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Part 2:

If simple enough as a flat, then all pull off and fix the tire, then continue to fire.

Call the ordering resource to give them a heads up about the issue and timing. See about potential towing, or rental options if needed.

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If the vehicle cannot be fixed within a reasonable timeframe, then see about combining the crew into the other vehicles of the convoy. Leave the driver of the broken down vehicle with the vehicle to get it fixed (making sure to have their contact information). As above, see if towing the vehicle or a rental is possible. Communicate the axle update to the ordering contact.

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(New bus driver took the broken vehicle, and crew is still intact)

Communicate the update to the ordering agency, and proceed to the fire (unless instructed otherwise).

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Instructions:

Using the map below, develop a travel plan for you and your crews.

You are in Porterville, and you have received your strike team of crews (Black Eagle #2 and Black Eagle #4

MARRE TRAVEL MAP

Part 1: Be prepared to brief the class: (10 Min)

• Plan your travel route and brief your resources on the travel plan.

Part 2: Discuss what actions TFLD/STL would take for the events: (10 Min)

• While en route to the incident base, one of the crew buses reports a flat tire. What is your responsibility?
• The axle bearing is also burned out. Now what do you do?
• You receive another bus. What is your first action?

Do you have any examples of personnel problems/conflicts they have encountered (such as attitudes, cultural differences, agency conflict, etc.), and methods they used to resolve them?

Unit 1 Exercise: Check-In to the Incident

Instructions:

Complete the Check-in process using the information you have gathered so far :

ICS 211 Form

• Answer the ICS 211 Incident Check-In List questions in the text box.
• Check-in yourself as STCR Leader and Black Eagle #2 and Black Eagle #4

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Unit 2 Exercise: Marre Update- Pre-Engagement Briefing

Sept. 29th, 2001:

Not assigned to night shift, be at next morning briefing 0600. Single resource bosses and above only at briefing. Briefing is next to ICP.

Dozer has been added as an assigned resource to us, we are now a task force and not strike team.

Dinner tonight will not be until 20:30, and breakfast will be at 04:30. Showers are open except between 00:00-04:00.

Obtaining firing devices from Supply Unit will require IC or Ops signature, and all other supplies will need crew supervisor or above.

Discuss forecasted weather, depending on if it shows next days’ operational period.

Discuss comms plan to determine if they need to input radio frequencies, or get them cloned in camp during briefing. (Crew members)

Offer copies of camp map to all crews.

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-Where did food unit get moved to?

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Instructions:

• What information did you gather that is important for your operation?

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• What information was missing?

Unit 2 Exercise: ICS Coordination Exercise

Logistics:

1. Logistics Section Chief
2. Logistics Assistant
3. Food Unit Leader
4. Ground Support
5. Supply Unit
6. Comms Unit
7. Base Camp Managers
8. Medical
9. Facilities

Operations:

1. Operations Section Chief
2. Staging Area Manager
3. Air Ops
4. TFLD
5. Div. Sup.
6. Crew Boss
7. Engine Boss
8. Heavy Equipment
9. FELB

Logistics Interactions:

1. Supply Unit for supplies
2. Comms

Exchange of information (phone numbers, resource numbers, etc.) with resources on same division. Also information about previous shifts on the fire, what terrain and fire behavior was for those days.

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Instructions:

Each group will be assigned one ICS section (command, operations, plans, logistics, and finance).

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1. Identify common ICS positions within your assigned section areas.

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• Based on the events you have experienced up until now, what interactions will you have with members of your assigned ICS function, and what information should be exchanged?

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Document your answers in the Google Workbook for your group and be prepared to present to the class in 10 minutes.

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ICS Organizational Components

Visual 2.8

Unit 3 Exercise 3.1: Operational Briefing

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-0600 Division D.

-Divs did not attend, one will be assigned after briefing.

-Night shift had good success with handline. Day shift will complete line to division breaks, going direct when possible.

-Need to make sure we aren’t going over work to rest ratio.

-Weather: Temps 88-95

75 to 85 on ridges

-RH: 16-25% Lower

22-28% higher

Morning winds: NE to E 14-16 mph

Shift to SE in afternoon

Fire similar to previous day shift

Inversion to lift at 12:00, 2500 feet and higher will see little influence from inversion.

East winds on Branch 1 could see rapid fire growth

Purpose:

Participate in an Operational Briefing for the Marre Fire and prepare for the Division Breakout Briefing and Tactical Engagement Briefing.

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Instructions:

Review the Incident Action Plan and Marre Fire Map

1. Take notes as you would during a real operational period briefing and be prepared to deliver a tactical engagement briefing to your crew.
2. Start your ICS 214 for the shift (NEXT SLIDE)

Be prepared to answer this question:

• What additional information should be given or asked for at the division breakout briefing?

Unit 3 Exercise 3.2: Division Breakout Briefing

Steep topography

DP 16 may not be a good safety zone

Is the lookout tower made of wood?

Possible traffic congestion with night resources coming off.

Division supervisor hasn’t seen the fire or the area yet.

What type of Dozer do we have?

Falling Boss will be filled?

What kind of fuel and hazards are present? (Snags, fuel type)

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Instructions:

**The Instructor will perform the Division Breakout Briefing (Instructor Guide Page 3.9-3.11)**

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MARRE FIRE TOPO MAP.

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Locate the following on the exercise map using the “topo map” above:

Drop point 16/Figueroa Mountain

Catway Road

Road 8N03

Davey Brown Campground

Willow Spring Canyon

Manzana Creek Drainage

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1. After reviewing the topo map, any questions/concerns?
2. In your groups, discuss what information is missing for a tactical engagement briefing.
3. Make a list of possible information that is missing or that you would more clarification on.

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Unit 3 Exercise 3.3: Travel to DP 16

Scattered houses along Figueroa Mtn Road.

Heavy grass and brush along both sides of Figueroa Mtn road.

DP 16 is not as big as originally thought. Does not seem like a feasible safety zone without extra work.

Escape route is through an unburned saddle.

Later in reaching DP 16 than originally estimated.

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SE afternoon winds will push the fire towards our work location, with topography in its favor for quick movement.

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Escape route also winds in and out of burned and unburned areas.

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Instructions:

Make a note of fire spread location with each video or map update slide.

Watch the video clip below.

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In your groups, discuss:

1. What additional SA do you have?
2. Based on SA, what concerns do you have?

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Refer to the IRPG Risk Management Process (RMP) and identify safety zones and escape routes.

Unit 3 Exercise 3.4: Debrief From Night Resources

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-East wind and temperatures are picking up already.

-Fire activity picking up below in Willow Spring drainage.

-Line is completed, and now we are Firing.

-Firing operation is rushed.

-Have engines and Tender to pump hoselay.

-Ames Dozer and 4 crews working on 8NO3 indirect line.

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-Afternoon winds could potentially push towards the Ames dozer and 4 crews on indirect line.

- Burn over situation possible with them just prepping line and not taking fire with them.

-No safety zone and viable escape route for the indirect resources.

-Firing operation is rushed.

-Firing operation priority is overlooking major safety aspects.

-Make sure that houses below are in at least a level 2 evacuation order with the firing operation underway.

-Narrow roads

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Instructions:

Watch the video clip and click the map update below for resource locations.

MARRE FIRE MAP UPDATE

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Question:

1. What additional direction and SA do you have?
2. Do you now have additional concerns?

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Revisit the Risk Management Process.

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Unit 3 Exercise 3.5: Marre Division Tactical Briefing

SITUATION:

-Marre Fire, Division Delta.

-Current light East winds 5mph heading up Willow Springs toward our line

-Light flashy fuels picking up in burning activity in Willow Springs

-Previous fire weather was much like today, with NE-E winds 6 to 14 MPH. Shifting to SE in the afternoon 6-12 mph.

-Expected RH on lower to mid slopes is 16-25%, with high terrain at 22-28%.

-Fire behavior is picking up already, with alignment of the slope and wind to push towards the line.

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Assignment has changed drastically. Span of control has increased greatly.

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MISSION:

-Fire off dozer line from DP 16 to Catway road. Ames dozer and 4 crews will punch in indirect line from Catway road on 8NO3 towards Davey Brown campground.

-Hotshot crew will conduct firing. Engines and crews will be holding line.

-Contingency plan is to stop firing and hold what we have. Catch spots as they arise. If more than 2 spots across line, then use dozer line as escape route back up to DP 16.

-Ames dozer and crews contingency plan is to evacuate back from 8NO3 to Catway road, and establish safety zone where feasible.

-Medevac plan:

Use existing EMT’s on shot crews, and transport by pickup out of hazard area.

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COMMUNICATIONS:

-Coordinate with our Division to adjacent Division E. Need to establish communication, especially with undone line between our divisions and we’re firing.

-Not adequate if we are using the same channel as Division E.

-Command channel 4 Tac channel 13 for division D/E

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SERVICE/SUPPORT:

-We don’t currently have air support, and would need to pull from a different fire should the need arise.

-Should have adequate water for holding operation with tender and engines at DP 16.

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RISK MANAGEMENT:

-Burning with unfavorable wind.

-Light flashy fuels.

-Escape route and Safety zones not clearly identified with Ames dozer and crews on indirect line.

-Lookout needs to be established at the lookout tower, and 1 across the canyon if the black is clean. Needs eyes on the Ames group.

-Both spinning weather.

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Trigger Points:

-RH drops below a certain %. (Not sure what RH is currently).

-Wind shifts

-2 spot fires or more.

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Purpose: To give students practice in tactical briefings.

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Instructions:

Deliver a tactical briefing using the following format. Refer to the IRPG.

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SITUATION

How has your actual assignment changed from the assignment given in the incident action plan?

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MISSION/EXECUTION

Describe how you will deploy your task force to complete the assignment.

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COMMUNICATIONS

Are communications adequate? (Face to face and radio.)

The TAC frequency for Division E in the IAP is different from that in the communication plan received on the previous day.

• How will this affect operations on your division?
• Who should you contact to confirm the change?

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SERVICE/SUPPORT

Coordinate with adjacent resources. Adequate supplies to conduct burnout.

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RISK MANAGEMENT

Describe your escape routes and safety zones.

• Who is functioning as a lookout and what information do you give to the lookout(s)?
• Identify management action points (also known as “trigger points”).

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Unit 3 Exercise 3.6: Firing Operations

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Instructions:

Watch the video clip below (firing operation).

Note the location of the safety zone: SAFETY ZONE MAP

1. How does this new information affect the TFLD/STL decision making process?

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Unit 3 Exercise 3.7: Marre Update - Activity Increases

1125:

-Convection column observed by lookout in Willow Springs, below the line.

-Tactical change for us to move to Catway Road and 8NO3 and begin prepping road for burning off.

-Division E has pulled all crews off line near Manzana Creek.

-Ames Dozer and 4 crews are pulled back to 8NO3 and Catway road to conduct firing operations.

-STL 1566 and 2 crews will hold DP 16 to Catway road line.

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Instructions:

Watch the video clip below (increased fire behavior and assignment change).

1. Document current activities and/or changes.
2. Working in an Overhead position, what should you be planning/thinking about?

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Review the map update: MAP UPDATE

Unit 3 Exercise 3.8: Situation Awareness

Additional SA:

-Fire becoming more active on Division D and E.

-New safety zone not adequate, and too long to get back to previous safety zone.

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-The fire environment is increasing in complexity. Fire behavior is increasing and will present serious holding issues.

-Fire weather is forecasted to worsen, with winds increasing and aligning better with topography.

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-Unsettling. Many warning signs about potential for entrapment, and holding concerns for firing operations.

-What are we gaining on the firing operation (firing off a ridge top). The risks seem to outweigh the rewards.

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-Relocate lookouts as necessary for best coverage.

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Purpose: To increase students’ situation awareness through a combination of discussion, map work, and question and answer sessions.

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Instructions:

In groups, discuss what additional SA they have acquired. Review the RMP, identify new risks and the consequences of the new risks, and answer the following questions:

1. How would you describe the fire environment at this time?
2. What are your thoughts about your new assignment?
3. Describe how you will deploy your task force to complete your new assignment.

Unit 3 Exercise 3.9: New Assignment

1. Our reaction is that our egress is being cut off by the spot fire. The spot fire has a strike team of engines currently on it. We would kick the Dozer and Black Eagle #2 crew to go back and help with the spot fire.
2. We would ask the Division D sup if there were additional engines to send to the spot fire. We would send our dozer and 1 crew back to help with the spot. We would continue with our line prep assignment and use the Ames dozer up by 8NO3. See if S/T 3660C is able to access the spot on the Catway road by going back and around.
3. New line would be as direct as possible. If needed, then bring dozer back up to DP 16 and construct line down to Catway Road off the ridge. NW from DP 16 toward Catway road.
4. The strike team of engines currently assigned, with 1 crew from the holding group. The dozer and Black Eagle #2 would go back to assist. Check to see if S/T 3660 could find access to it by going back and heading up Catway road.

Purpose: To give students practice adjusting to new information and new assignments.

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Instructions:

Watch the video clip below.

A map update is on slide 36. UPDATED MAP

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Complete the following:

1. What is your reaction to the new spot fire and request for assistance from the engine captain?
2. What do you tell the Division D supervisor?
3. On the map, where you would construct line to stop the spread of the new spot fire?
4. What, if any, combination of resources would you use to accomplish this task in a timely manner?

Unit 3 Exercise 3.10: Response To Spot Fire

-What is my escape routes and safety zones?

-Are we able to hold the amount of line that has been burned?

-Can we pull from S/T 3660C to help support?

-Is the fire going to hook around us from the north?

Instructions:

Review the graphics on slide 38 (response to spot fire 2).

MAP UPDATE

1. As you look at the risk management process and identify frequent spot fires are occurring, what are some things you should be thinking about?

Don't forget to update your ICS-214 Activity Log.

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Unit 3 Exercise 3.11: Escape Routes/Safety Zones

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-Our escape route is cutoff and DP 16.

-Fire is creating its own weather and is plume dominated.

-Chaos with radio communications on Division

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-Getting all our resources to a safety zone as soon as possible.

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-Account for my resources, using face to face if radio is not feasible.

-Get as quickly as possible to the Safety zone to the NW.

Instructions:

Watch the video clip.

A map update is available. UPDATED MAP

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1. What SA changes to the environment have you noticed?
2. What are your concerns at this time?
3. What are your next steps to stabilize the issues/concerns?

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Unit 3 Exercise 3.12: Modifying the Tactical Plan

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-Frequent spot fires across line

-Frequent plan changes

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Plan was not adequate.

-Frequent changes to the predicted fire weather and activity.

-Not enough resources (Aviation assets) available for the amount of firing and holding in adverse conditions.

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-Spot fire trigger point was ignored.

-Escape routes and safety zones were constantly becoming inadequate.

-Fire behavior was becoming more active. Reassess.

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Following trigger points and reassessing situation.

Less firing knowing that holding was going to be more challenging with current and expected weather.

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Purpose: Analyze tactical decisions made prior to the entrapment and identify indicators or trigger points that may have been ignored. Students can identify possible tactical or risk management solutions that may have prevented the entrapment.

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Instructions:

1. Discuss the chain of events associated with the Marre Fire and identify events leading up to the entrapment. Demonstrate how you would have modified the tactical plan while utilizing the risk management process.
2. Discuss the questions below and present your answers to the class.
3. The tactical plan was modified from the original morning briefing due to changes in the predicted fire weather and fire activity. Was this plan adequate?
4. What were some indicators that lead to the entrapment and were trigger points set or ignored prior to signs of a changing fire environment?
5. What are some alternative tactical or risk management solutions that may have avoided this entrapment?

Unit 3 Exercise 3.13: Night Resources Arrive

Options;

1. Stay and brief the incoming resources
2. Have a face to face with our Div Sup

Communicate with incoming TFLD.

Inform them of the events throughout the shift.

Show them all the firing that has been done.

Express holding concerns.

• New safety zones needed

Full location of the fires edge not known

Night resources arrive; it is 1930 hours. Your task force has been relieved.

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Your options are:

1. Return to camp with your task force.
2. Stay and brief the incoming resources.

Questions:

1. What do you do and why?
2. Whom do you communicate with?
3. What other considerations do you have?

Unit 3 Exercise 3.14: Marre After Action Review (AAR)

What was planned?

-Construct line from DP 16 to Catway rd, then to Div E

-Fire and hold dozer line from DP 16 to Catway rd.

What actually happened?

-Dozer line from DP 16 to Catway rd was successful.

-Firing ops failed due to unfavorable weather conditions and lack of resources

-Entrapped.

Why did it happen?

• Rushed firing due to adverse weather conditions that could risk the line in the afternoon.
• Fire weather, fuel and topography aligned for dramatic fire growth.

What can we do next time?

• Based on weather forecasts, create tactics and plans that properly evaluate the situation and potential.
• Reassess at trigger points instead of constantly plowing ahead.
• Clear communication from the top, especially during chaotic situation (entrapment). Emergency radio traffic.

Instructions:

In your groups, conduct an AAR and answer the following:

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What was planned?

Review the primary objectives and expected action plan.

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What actually happened?

Review the day’s actions:

• Identify and discuss effective and non- effective performance.

• Identify barriers that were encountered and how they were handled.

• Discuss all actions that were not standard operating procedure or those that presented safety problems.

• Identify lessons learned and best practices to apply in future situations.

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Why did it happen?

Discuss the reasons for ineffective or unsafe performance.

Concentrate on WHAT, not WHO, is right.

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What can we do next time?

Determine lessons learned and how to apply them in the future.

Unit 4 Exercise: Personnel & Equipment Time

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Yes, where was he assigned previously? Sign shift ticket for day assigned. Have the Dozer go to the Division supervisor for the signature. We don’t have authority to sign it off since we were not their supervisor.

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You sign the shift ticket for the 1 day they were under you.

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Check in with your assigned resources throughout the day and inform them the protocol for shift tickets.

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Breaking the 2:1 work to rest ratio. Need to get Division involved to see who will review/sign the tickets, if at all.

If you sign the shift ticket, then you are the authorizing signature for breaking the 2:1 ratio.

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5. Depends on the contract, but is the transport a daily rate if in use? If the transport is not in use and not scheduled to be, then we should probably not be filling out shift tickets for the transport equipment.

Instructions:

In groups, read the following scenario and answer the questions.

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Scenario:

While completing your administrative responsibilities, the Heavy Equipment Boss assigned to your task force approaches you for equipment time signatures. You notice there are three separate tickets, one for each of the previous three days. The Heavy Equipment Boss explains to you there was no supervisor for the dozer during those three days. While reviewing the shift ticket, you notice that the hours reported exceed the 2:1 ratio on two of the three days.

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Questions:

1. Do you have a problem? If so, what steps do you take?
2. Do you sign none, part, or all of the dozer time? Explain.
3. How could you prevent this from happening again?
4. What are the potential issues and who would need to be involved?
5. Should you be concerned about equipment time for a contract transport with the dozer?

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Unit 5 Exercise: Marre Initial Attack

There is a map for this in your group’s Jamboard

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Assignment Part 1:

1. Develop a tactical plan to include structure protection and burnout for the operational period on the ICS 201. What alternatives do you have to the ICS 201?
2. Develop an order for additional resources.
3. Develop incident objectives on the ICS 201. What alternative forms might an Incident Commander/ TFLD/STL typically carry?
4. Create a briefing sketch map on the flip chart. How would the briefing be held in the field?

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Assignment Part 2:

Air attack arrives, contacts you on the radio, and gives you a quick update. He mentions that he can see the dozer starting to put in line near the heel of the fire. Air attack informs you that firing operations will be needed soon to protect the structures.

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You drive up the road to check on progress of the crews. When you arrive, you see six engine crewmembers working extremely close to the dozer. You notice that the dozer is knocking down large trees.

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1. What steps would you take?

Unit 6 Exercise: Demobilization

1. Figure out where the supplies were used, are they still on the fire? Talk with supply unit.
2. Figure out what the complaint is stating. Learn from it and improve upon yourself.
3. Agency policy, document and talk with comp/claims. Inform your home supervisor.
4. Talk to security manager, comp/claims, Div supervisor.
5. Talk with Finance. Find the crew, see if they have copies still.
6. Document everything. Add it to evaluation. Communicate up the chain. File complaint if needed.

Instructions:

Go through the demobilization process and resolve problems with the proper unit or section.

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How would you handle the following scenarios?

1. Missing checked-out supplies
2. A hand Crew filed a complaint against you
3. Vehicle damage
4. Property loss and damage
5. Missing Crew Time Reports (CTRs)
6. Contractor issues (evaluations, resupply, etc.)

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Unit 7 Exercise: Military Operations

Instructions:

In your groups, read the following scenario and answer the questions. Discuss answers.

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Scenario:

You are assigned as a STLM with C Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry out of Ft. Lewis, Washington. After initial training, you are deployed to the Tyee Fire in Central Washington. After further training at the incident, your unit is ready for fire assignment.

Your company’s initial line assignment is to mop up in Division E. In the heat of the day, the division supervisor from Division D says she needs help in her division. She has numerous flare- ups that are threatening the control line and has no other resources to work with.

1. Who do you need to coordinate with?
2. How do you decide if your crews can safely perform the assignment?
3. What do you do if one of your MCADs reports that his crew refuses to go?

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Unit 8 Exercise: All-Hazards

Sit1:

1. What kind of equipment we’ll need, are you familiar with tactics used for a disaster like this?
2. PPE, Raingear, IC kit, Radio & cloning cables. Chainsaw, 48hrs worth of supplies

Sit2:

1. Whoever is on our resource order, or ordering agency. Find anyone in charge/knowledgeable at the destination on the resource order. Fire chief?

2. Environmental hazard potential in the area, what is the weather forecast for the area? More tornados?

-Communication situation and power availability?

Sit3:

Contact Division and see where the local power crew is working to have them come deal with it (if possible).

Assume the wire is live, and create a hazard zone around it to keep anyone from getting near it.

Sit4:

Pull out ERG and identify the contents using the placard. Depending on the chemicals/substance assess your capabilities of providing aid to the person(s). Notify Division and Hazmat team.

Sit5: Assess the pile of debris, if stable then try to communicate through the pile to them. Prioritize who needs help depending on injuries. Talk with Division to see if specialized equipment is available to assist in extraction.

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Instructions:

Review your assigned input and develop a response.

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Situation 1

You are a newly assigned task force leader who has been dispatched to an all-hazards assignment. You are uncertain on the type of incident and what resources you will be assigned. You’ve seen the afternoon news mention something about mudslides and sinkholes in the area.

1. What are your thoughts on planning for this assignment?
2. What do you take with you on the assignment?

Situation 2

When you arrive at the incident, a large tornado has ripped through the heart of a small community. There is not an ICP at this time and everyone seems confused as to the make-up of the incident organization.

1. Who do contact for your assignment?
2. What Risk Management concerns do you have?

Situation 3

After you check in, you are assigned two ambulances with four personnel, two Type 3 engines, and one contract felling team with agency felling boss. Your assignment is to clear roadways of debris so that rescue personnel can access missing or injured people. You’re given a city roadmap and frequencies.

You have briefed your crew and started clearing the road, when you come across a downed powerline.

1. What is your course of action?

Situation 4

You continue clearing roads. Twenty minutes later you come across a turned-over semi-truck with a placard on it; it’s leaking something from the tank and you aren’t sure what it is. You can hear someone yelling for help across the street from where the semi-truck is turned over.

1. What is your course of action?

Situation 5

You begin rescue operations near where you heard someone yelling for help. You cannot see anyone; it is a fairly large pile of debris, and you hear multiple people calling for help.

1. What is your course of action?